Today I am happy to report I am over the worst part of the flu. Yuck. I took my oldest for his well child visit (ahem, no well child room) and just like clockwork we were both sick a couple of days later. This was my first year not getting flu shots and probably my last! Thankfully the rest of the house is well so far (pray this continues!)and I think we are no longer contagious. Woo-hoo for Tamiflu.
Anyway, BEFORE the flu I embroidered this cute image I found for FREE at
this super cute blog. I can't cross stitch and my previous attempt at embroidery was horrific. I think hand stitching many a binding on has helped me. I am not what I would call good, but at least I am no longer horrific.
What a pretty orange tulip...of course she is why I picked this one to do!
Look! It's Kool-Aid Man's mama...
Oh, yeah!
I backed it and bound it in sweet Moda Hoopla.
And can I just say it was so nice to go buy EVERYTHING I needed to get started embroidering for under $15??? If cotton prices really are going to skyrocket it will be nicer to have some cheaper, slower projects to satisfy my itchin' hands. Now I am working on a special project for my Scooby kid and requests have started pouring in. The boys (husband included) can get mesmerized watching the embroidery take shape. I'm glad I have something else I can do for them besides just more quilts!
I have yet to try embroidery; it scares me. But you did a wonderful job! I might just have to get brave...
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
So glad to hear you are over the worst of the flu. I know that sure can wear you out!
ReplyDeleteYour embroidery is adorable! :o)
Sincerely, Tricia
I am really enjoying embroidery. You did a wonderful job. Thanks for pointing me to this blog!
ReplyDeleteMy dd and I are working on some embroidery patterns because I just love it so much!!
I love that Mary!!! I went to that blog and could not find that design... You did such a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE IT! I have an "H" with flowers that I have been working on for Hannah for a while. It got shoved to the side for more important projects. You have inspired me to hopefully finish it :)
ReplyDeleteWow....Its so lovely and so simple i really like the grace of this one...good work...
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteFunny and cute! Love your embroidery. So even. I'm extremely impressed.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the unfinished chalk marks and stains! Is there a name or address to research the embroiderer? I would try to look into it and if nothing, I would make up a history. The piece could become an artwork between stitchers through time, though I would leave the original stitches as is and add new completely different images too. Enjoy whatever you decide:)
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